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SC gives Maharashtra Speaker a week to open disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs

Supreme Court directs Maharashtra Speaker to start disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs within a week; notes Speaker must show "deference & dignity" to SC's direction

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

Sheep, goats cannot fight lion: Eknath Shinde on Opposition targeting PM Modi

Commenting on the status of the NDA in Maharashtra, Mr. Shinde said, ‘After Ajit Pawar decided to join us, my government (BJP-Shiv Sena-Ajit Pawar faction of NCP) enjoys the support of 215 plus MLAs. There is no threat to the government.’

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

Eknath Shinde seeks Central aid for ambitious water project in arid Marathwada

Maharashtra CM Shinde hopes for Central aid for Marathwada water-grid project. Announced ₹45,000 cr development package for region. Criticized Uddhav Thackeray for lack of political will to develop Marathwada. Shinde's govt renamed Aurangabad and Osmanabad. Claimed MVA would've regressed Maharashtra had it stayed in power.

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

84 artists conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards

VP Dhankhar presents Amrit Awards to 84 artistes for preserving Indian culture, honouring those who have not been accorded national recognition in 75 yrs. Awardees from diverse fields of performing arts incl. theatre, music, playwriting, folk music & dance. Awardees from 15 states incl. J&K, Goa, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh,…

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Maharashtra govt won't disturb OBC quota in any way: Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra government is clear about not disturbing the OBC quota in any way, deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday amid protests to oppose the inclusion of the Maratha community in the Other Backward Class(OBC) category for reservation purposes.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2023

Ganpati festival: 45-foot 'Bappa' towers over bylanes of Mumbai's Khetwadi

MUMBAI: A 45-foot idol of Lord Ganesha, reportedly the tallest in Maharashtra, is all set to draw large crowds to the Khetwadi area of south Mumbai during Ganpati festival this year.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2023

Will lead efforts to get statue of Swami Ramanand Teerth installed in Delhi: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde said on Saturday that he will spearhead efforts to get a statue of freedom fighter Swami Ramanand Teerth installed in New Delhi after deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar raised the matter.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2023

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Pune pandal to showcase Ram Mandir theme

As the Ganesh Chaturthi festival is approaching, a Ganesh pandal themed on Ayodhya's Ram Mandir is being constructed in Maharashtra’s Pune by the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 16, 2023

‘Shattered’: Muslim engineer killed by mob at mosque in India’s Maharashtra

The family of Nurul Hassan grieves his lynching during attack by a Hindu mob at a mosque in the state’s Satara district.

Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2023

Marathi version of 'Dilli ki Bulbul' released by Maharashtra Cabinet Minister of School Education

'Dilli ki Bulbul' has been called Modern Panchtantra by India Today. The book is being used as a text book in California. Must read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 15, 2023